Coreg

Coreg Information

Coreg, also called carvedilol, is grouped among beta-blockers. These types of medicines improve blood circulation through veins and arteries and heart function. Coreg is therefore prescribed for treatment of high blood pressure. It can also be given to someone who recently survived a heart attack that made their heart’s pumping action reduce.

How To Use

It is necessary to take Coreg tablets exactly the way your doctor prescribes it. It will work well if you take it with food at the same hour every day. Ensure that you don’t crush, chew, break or open your capsules.  That is if you are taking Coreg CR (extended-release capsules). Also, if you are unable to swallow your capsule, open it and sprinkle its contents onto a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the mixture immediately. Tell your eye surgeon that you are taking Coreg. Have your blood pressure taken often. Note that abrupt withdrawal can trigger withdrawal effects. So don’t discontinue use suddenly.

Side Effects

Coreg can cause common side effects like:

• Diarrhea
• Weight gain
• Dizziness
• Dry eyes
• Slow heartbeats
• Difficulty wearing your contact lenses.

If you notice severe side effects, call your doctor immediately.

Precautions

Prior to taking Coreg, ensure that you are not allergic to Carvedilol. Also, tell the doctor if you have:

• Severe liver disease
• Asthma
• Bronchitis, emphysema
• Heart failure, heart block, sick-sinus syndrome o
• slow heart rate that may have caused fainting
• Fluid retention
• Coronary artery disease
• Angina or chest pain
• Diabetes
• A thyroid disorder
• Kidney disease
• Lung disease
• Coronary artery disease
• Raynaud’s syndrome
• Andrenal gland tumor
• A pregnancy or a baby who is nursing.